Minamoto no Yoshitsune: The Legendary Samurai of Medieval Japan
Minamoto no Ushiwakamaru, better known as Minamoto no Yoshitsune, is one of the most famous heroes in Japanese history. Born in 1159 in Kyoto, he became…
The dragon in Japanese art
The dragon, a symbol of strength and wisdom in Japanese art. The dragon, an emblematic figure of the Asian imagination, occupies a very special place in Japanese art. At the same time…
Japanese Christmas gift: the idea of an antique
Giving a Japanese antique as a Christmas gift is a unique and culturally rich idea that will delight art lovers and curious minds alike.
Samurai helmets
Samurai helmets, or kabuto, embody the martial genius and refined aesthetics of medieval Japan. Designed with meticulous care, these helmets combine advanced protection with powerful symbolism, displaying…
The tessen, samurai fan
The tessen 鉄扇, also known as the war fan, is a unique Japanese weapon. It comes in two main forms: either as a...
Benzaiten, a multipass Buddhist deity
Join me every week on Twitch and YouTube as Kogei San. Here, I present the arts and crafts of Japan and Korea in a live format, featuring Benzaiten,...
Discovery of a Japanese sword fuchi-kashira
Join me every week on Twitch and YouTube as Kogei San. Here, I present the arts and crafts of Japan and Korea in a live format, including a fuchi-kashira from...
